| The Celtic Heroic Tradition in Myth & Legend Contributor(s): Morrisson, Pall Thormod (Author) |
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ISBN: 1530318254 ISBN-13: 9781530318254 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 6" W x 9" (0.87 lbs) 292 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Celtic heroic tradition in myth and legend originates from the custom of oral storytelling. The early Gaelic literature is peopled with champions, poets, druids and gods, and brimming with action, drama and grotesque humour. Filled with unforgettable characters - Lug, the Dagda, the Morrigan and Badb, Medb and the superhero Cu Chulainn, and stirring tales - the Battle of Maige Tuired, the epic Cattle Raid of Cuailnge, the outlandish Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel and the burlesque Tale of Mac Da Tho's Pig among others. The author approaches the subject from a genuine love of Celtic myth and legend and its cinematic imagery, providing detailed, informative and entertaining commentary and analysis for each tale. The book includes appendixes on The Warrior Image: The Sword: Honour, Power & Prophecy - The Cult of the Head: Ogam: Geasa: and Attainments. Pall Thormod Morrisson is also the author of The Viking Runes. |
